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OFFICIAL MINUTES
May 26, 2009 26th DAY OF
THE APRIL ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in the Commissioners Hearing Room at 9:00 AM with
Chuck Pennel, Danny Strahan present and Jim Strafuss absent. The following
proceedings were had and made a matter of record.
Prayer led by Sherrie R-Veltkamp, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve minutes of May 18, and 19. Commissioner
Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and
Strafuss (absent).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Commissioner Strahan moved to approve the following Accounts payable:
Checks: 310114 - 310204
Warrants: 5025
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye),
Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CEDAR MEADOWS – ROAD PETITION
Cedar Meadows road petition was discussed by Frank Preston. Acadia road 0.11 miles
has no homes on it.
Commissioner Strahan moved to table the petition until Commissioner Strafuss could be
here. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. The motion passed by vote: Pennel
(aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).
ELECTED OFFICIAL AND DEPARTMENT HEAD UPDATES
There were no comments from elected officials or department heads.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
9:10 AM
The Commission reconvened in the Commission Conference Room on May 26, 2009 at
10:00 AM with Chuck Pennel and Danny Strahan present and Jim Strafuss absent. Also
present Donna Neeley County Clerk, Ron Houseman, Ken Kline, Joan Chowning, and
Becky Roberts with the IDA Board.
MEDIA ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION-
AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT
Commission met with members of the Industrial Development Board, Ron Houseman,
Becky Roberts, Ken Kline, and Joan Chowning. Also present was Mel Eakins and
members of the news media.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Danny Strahan motioned to go into Executive Session pursuant to 610.021.3. Chuck
Pennel seconded the motion. Motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strafuss
(absent), Strahan (aye).
Chuck Pennel motioned to go out of Executive Session. Danny Strahan seconded the
motion. Motion passed by roll call vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye) and Strafuss
(absent).
RECONVENED
1:00 PM
RICK FINDLEY – ANIMAL CONTROL
County Auditor, Rick Findley, stated his concern about the animal control adoption fee
being too much and when we get a bad check, we lose. Rick said he was also concerned
about the allocation of extra minutes on Alltel bill to IS, Auditor and Prosecutor’s office.
Rick Findley said he would like to see 100% direct deposit on County Payroll. Rick is
still concerned about the TIFs and cannibalism effect on the General County Revenues.
ROAD & BRIDGE
Country Hills drive calls taken this morning complaining about where the road
maintenance ends. They would like to add 135 feet to include the House just before the
big hill. The Commission agreed to fit it into the rotation of the work plan for Chip and
Seal.
Commissioner Pennel moved to extend Country Hills drive 135 feet. Commissioner
Strahan seconded the motion. . The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye),
and Strafuss (absent).
Frank Preston reported a large storm in the Southeast part of the county right now and
roads are being flooded.
Sam Day road was a complaint by a school Bus Driver for safety reasons, as it needs a
guardrail. Frank is asking for approval to make these improvements at an estimate of
$30-50,000 for asphalt and guardrail.
Commissioner Strahan moved that we start temporary to permanent work on the Sam
Day road project as crew schedule allows. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion.
The motion passed by vote: Pennel (aye), Strahan (aye), and Strafuss (absent).
The Commission has voiced serious concern about the timing of the proposals for the
Coon Creek Project with EGIS. They authorized Frank Preston to call Joe Torvin
concerning their response to the cost and timeliness of the proposal.
Frank has interviews scheduled on Friday from 1 – 2:30 PM.
Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
2:42 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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